Asteraceae Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
Tilesius' Wormwood
Tanana, Upper - Drug, Disinfectant
Use documented by:
Kari, Priscilla Russe, 1985, Upper Tanana Ethnobotany, Anchorage. Alaska Historical Commission, page 17
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Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
Scientific name: Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
USDA symbol: ARTIT (
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Common names: Tilesius' Wormwood
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Tanana, Upper
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Disinfectant
Notes: Poultice of leaves applied or decoction of leaves used as a wash for infections.
RECRD: 3521 id: 5598